Acupuncture by Bronagh

05/05/2026

🍝When clients come for acupuncture, I always ask about what they’re eating. Our nutrition and digestion are important lifestyle factors that shape our overall health and should not be ignored no matter what condition is being treated.
🍹While a smoothie may seem like an easy way to get a few of your 5 a day, it might actually be causing chaos to your digestive system.
🍏Smoothies are typically cold drinks made from raw fruits and vegetables. In traditional Chinese medicine, this kind of food is said to dampen the digestive fire.
🔥 The spleen and stomach favour warm foods to conserve digestive energy and optimise absorption of nutrients to generate Qi.
🧊If you are prone to having low energy and digestive issues such as bloating, constipation or loose stools, this is a sign that your spleen and stomach are struggling and cold, raw foods should be swapped for warm, cooked foods such as soups, stews, teas, etc.
🍊When eating fruits, it is better to eat the whole fruit as a snack so that digestion starts in the mouth, fibre is broken down slowly and blood sugar spikes/crashes are avoided.
🥕When eating vegetables, it is best to cook them first as the digestive tract favours warm conditions and cooked food is easier to break down.

Give this a go and see if your digestion improves!

17/04/2026

If your workplace offers a health insurance scheme, you may be able to claim back the cost of your acupuncture appointments!

Check your policy wording to make sure treatments are covered for ATCM registered acupuncturists and simply ask for an invoice at your next appointment.

02/04/2026

Kown as “The Hundred Meetings”, point Baihui at the crown of the head is the meeting point of Yang Qi in the body and is an invigorating point to promote mental clarity. Si Shen Cong known as “The Four Alert Spirits” are four points that surround baihui and have actions in benefiting the senses and calming the spirit.

If you have an important event coming up, acupuncture can be a great help to calm the nerves and focus the mind under high pressure!

13/03/2026

🐌 Liver Qi Stagnation is one of the most common patterns treated by acupuncture. It is especially common in individuals who sit at a desk for long hours and those who deal with stressful circumstances or repressed emotions.

🩸 In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver stores blood, and liver Qi is responsible for smooth release of blood. Therefore liver Qi stagnation causes many symptoms in the body where blood struggles to reach its destination.

✨ Acupuncture is highly effective at treating liver Qi stagnation and promoting the smooth flow of blood at stagnant areas in the body. Along with daily movement, management of stress and emotions and deep breathing exercises, liver Qi stagnation can be avoided.

11/02/2026

20/01/2026

✨In TCM, the lungs are not only responsible for respiration but they descend and disperse Qi and moisture throughout the body. They play an important role in immune defence and since they interface with air inhaled, they are vulnerable to attack by our external environment.

✨Acupuncture points on the lung channel are used to address many symptoms including coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, asthma, cold/flu symptoms, sore throat, blocked sinuses, low mood, grief, chest tightness, dryness in the body, shoulder/arm pain.

Swipe through to discover the lungs! ➡️

04/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉
I am happy to be offering additional availability for acupuncture at
Start the year off right and get yourself booked in! 😊 (Online booking via Fresha link in bio.)

10/12/2025

❄️In the colder months it is common to suffer from a stiff neck especially after spending time outdoors.
🌬️In TCM, this is can be due to an invasion of wind-cold. Acupuncture point Fengchi located at the nape of the neck known as the “wind pool” is a vulnerable point for wind to attack.
🧣Invasion of exterior wind can also lead to flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever and therefore it’s important to keep the neck covered with a scarf when out in the cold.
💆🏻If you notice a stiffness in your neck, you may benefit from using a heat pack on the affected area and booking a treatment for acupuncture and cupping to ease tension in the local area and restore the natural flow of Qi and blood.

18/11/2025

Rest is especially important at this time of year during the winter season of low energy. For some this is the busiest season of work and celebration, however in nature, this is a time to slow down and conserve resources. By prioritising rest over burnout, we can benefit our physical, mental and immune health. 🤎

04/11/2025

Some FAQ’s for anyone thinking of trying Acupuncture 😊

As always if you ever need more information, send me a message or give me a call! 📞

24/04/2025

🧶Stagnation of Qi and blood in the channels can cause many symptoms in the body including pain, stiffness, fatigue, digestive issues, insomnia, high blood pressure, and negative emotions such as irritability, anxiety, frustration and repressed anger.
⚡️Acupuncture works by needling specific points along the channels in the body to unblock stagnation and promote the free flow of Qi and blood.
🧘🏻By doing this, acupuncture relieves pain, shifts the nervous system into a relaxed state and restores natural healing pathways within the body.
🍃Receiving regular acupuncture treatment can help to combat stagnation caused by overwork and stress and promotes a sense wellbeing.